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Bird on a Wire

6.219901h 50mMMovieComedyRomanceAdventure

An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.

DirectorJohn Badham
WritersDavid Seltzer·Eric Lerner
ProducersTed Field·Robert W. Cort

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Badham

MGMel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Richard 'Rick' Jarmin
GHGoldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn
Marianne Graves
DCDavid Carradine
David Carradine
Eugene Sorensen
BDBill Duke
Bill Duke
Albert Diggs
STStephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Joe Weyburn
JSJoan Severance
Joan Severance
Rachel Varney
HCHarry Caesar
Harry Caesar
Marvin Larson
JCJeff Corey
Jeff Corey
Lou Baird
ABAlex Bruhanski
Alex Bruhanski
Raun
JPJohn Pyper-Ferguson
John Pyper-Ferguson
Jamie
CKClyde Kusatsu
Clyde Kusatsu
Mr. Takawaki
JDJackson Davies
Jackson Davies
Paul Bernard

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Bird on a Wire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bird on a Wire?

Bird on a Wire is streaming on Foxtel Now and Binge in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Bird on a Wire on Netflix?

No, Bird on a Wire is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and Binge.

Is Bird on a Wire on Amazon Prime Video?

Bird on a Wire isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Bird on a Wire for free?

Bird on a Wire is available on Foxtel Now and Binge in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.